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multiple regression

[ˈmʌltɪpəl rɪˈɡreʃən]
nounfemininepl: multiple regressions / regressões múltiplas
regressão múltipla
1. A statistical technique used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and two or more independent variables
The researcher used multiple regression analysis to determine how several factors influenced sales performance.
O pesquisador utilizou análise de regressão múltipla para determinar como vários fatores influenciavam o desempenho de vendas.
2. A method in statistics for predicting outcomes based on multiple predictor variables
Multiple regression allows economists to model how inflation, interest rates, and employment affect GDP growth.
A regressão múltipla permite que economistas modelem como inflação, taxas de juros e emprego afetam o crescimento do PIB.
Synonyms
multivariate regressionmultivariable regressionOLS regression (ordinary least squares)
Antonyms
simple regressionunivariate regression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regressão múltipla
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
regressão múltipla
Commonly used in business and statistical analysis
Portugal
regressão múltipla
Standard technical term in Portuguese academic settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

regression analysis
statistical modeling
predictive analysis
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